Cavities, leaking fillings and gum problems are looked for first. Whitening gel on an untreated cavity or exposed root can cause sharp sensitivity.
Which whitening route fits your stains, your teeth and your expectations
Professional whitening uses a peroxide-based gel to lighten the natural colour of teeth. It is done by, or under the direction of, a dentist after your teeth and gums have been checked.
Before booking, it helps to know two things. First, not every stain needs bleaching, and not every stain responds to it. Second, the lighter shade is not fixed forever. This guide explains both so that you can set realistic expectations.
Cavities, leaking fillings and gum problems are looked for first. Whitening gel on an untreated cavity or exposed root can cause sharp sensitivity.
During in-clinic whitening a barrier is placed over the gums before the gel is applied, which reduces the chance of soft tissue irritation.
Whitening lightens the colour without drilling or trimming, so it is among the most conservative cosmetic dental treatments.
Sometimes a professional cleaning is all that is needed. Tea, coffee, tobacco and paan leave surface stains and tartar that scaling and polishing can remove, bringing teeth back to their natural shade without any bleaching.
In-clinic whitening uses a stronger gel applied by the dental team, usually in a single appointment of about an hour. It suits people who want a visible change in a short time and prefer the process to be supervised from start to finish.
Dentist-supervised home whitening uses a milder gel in trays worn daily over one to two weeks. The change is slower but can be just as noticeable, and the trays can be reused for top-ups. Ask your dentist which methods are offered and which suits you.
Whitening toothpastes and shop-bought strips mainly work on surface stains and give modest results. Overusing abrasive products can wear enamel and worsen sensitivity.
Bleaching has limits. Grey or banded stains from childhood medication, white fluorosis patches and a darkened root-canal-treated tooth often respond poorly. Bonding or veneers may be the more predictable choice for these.
Get StartedA short examination tells the dentist which of these groups you fall into.
Start with scaling and polishing. Many people find their teeth look noticeably cleaner without any bleaching at all.
This group tends to respond well to professional whitening, whether done in the clinic or with supervised home trays.
Restorations do not lighten with gel. They may look darker beside whitened teeth and might need replacing to match.
Whitening is generally deferred during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in children, and until cavities, gum disease or marked sensitivity are treated.
The lighter shade commonly lasts from about six months to two years. Frequent tea, coffee, red wine, turmeric-rich food and tobacco shorten this. Rinsing with water after such food and drink, brushing twice daily, routine cleanings and an occasional top-up advised by your dentist help maintain the colour. How many shades a person lightens also differs, and cannot be promised in advance.
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